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Senior Python Developer (with heavy AWS/Terraform focus)

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 23 hours ago • Updated 23 hours ago

Contract W2

9 Months

On-site

$81 - $91/hr

Primary Talent Partners

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Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Senior Python Developer (with heavy AWS/Terraform focus) with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 9-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $81.00 - $91.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Description:
AI-Powered Application Generator (AppGen) Infrastructure & Services

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to accelerate the development and deployment of applications in Emerging Digital organization. You will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud infrastructure using Terraform and developing serverless APIs in Python FastAPI that power form generation, data persistence, and enterprise-scale deployments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Infrastructure & DevOps (Terraform)

Design and implement AWS infrastructure using Terraform, including:
Lambda functions (compute layer)
API Gateway (REST endpoints, custom authorizers)
RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB (data layer)
VPC, security groups, and private endpoints
S3 buckets, CloudFront, and ALB configuration
CloudWatch monitoring, logging, and alarms
Establish Infrastructure-as-Code best practices (Terraform Cloud, state management, modules)
Implement security hardening (least-privilege IAM, encryption, secret management)
Optimize infrastructure for cost, performance, and reliability
Support CI/CD pipeline for automated deployments

Backend API Development (Python FastAPI)

Develop robust, async FastAPI services for:
Form generation and validation APIs
Form submission and data persistence
User and project management endpoints
Integration with AWS services (Bedrock LLM, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)
Design and optimize database schemas (PostgreSQL, JSONB queries)
Implement comprehensive error handling, logging, and observability
Write and maintain pytest test suites with 80%+ coverage
Follow SOLID principles and clean code best practices

Collaboration & Delivery

Work closely with full-stack engineers and DevOps teams
Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
Document infrastructure, APIs, and deployment procedures
Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance
Deliver modular, reusable code aligned with project standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Infrastructure & Cloud

5+ years** of AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC)
3+ years** of Terraform/Infrastructure-as-Code expertise
Strong understanding of AWS security, networking, and cost optimization
Experience with API Gateway custom authorizers and VPC endpoint configuration
Familiarity with Lambda cold-start optimization and Layer management
Proven ability to design and document infrastructure architecture

Backend Development

5+ years** of Python development experience
3+ years** with FastAPI, Django, or similar async Python frameworks
Expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL) and JSONB queries
Experience with async/await patterns and error handling
Strong understanding of REST API design principles
Proficiency with SQLAlchemy ORM and database optimization

General Skills:

Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities
Experience with git workflows, pull requests, and CI/CD
Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready code
Strong communication and documentation skills
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with AWS Bedrock or other LLM platforms
Familiarity with Azure AD/MSAL for authentication
Knowledge of DynamoDB and document-based data models
Experience with serverless architecture patterns
Contributions to open-source projects
Experience with Cypress or similar testing frameworks
AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification or equivalent
Exposure to Angular/TypeScript (not required, but helpful for API design)

TECHNICAL STACK
Your work will involve:

Language**: Python 3.12+
Framework**: FastAPI
Infrastructure**: Terraform, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, IAM)
Database**: PostgreSQL (RDS), DynamoDB
Testing**: pytest
CI/CD**: GitHub Actions
Monitoring**: CloudWatch, structured logging
LLM Integration**: AWS Bedrock (Claude models)

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Dice Id: 91093824
Position Id: 26-01107
Posted 23 hours ago

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About Primary Talent Partners

Primary Talent Partners’ (PTP) mission is to be your primary source of talent. Offering decades of staffing industry experience, we understand how to effectively engage with our candidates and clients to ensure the perfect match.

We successfully utilize a cost-efficient and flexible delivery model, allowing us to partner with clients of differing sizes, industries, and hiring models. PTP recruiters take a consultative approach to working with candidates.

Our recruiting staff takes pride in truly understanding the candidate’s skills best to position those individuals in front of the right opportunities, ensuring an excellent experience for both the candidate and the end client. Our clients choose PTP in a candidate-driven job market because of our flexible recruitment and delivery approach to servicing different account models.

PTP is fully equipped to handle MSP/VMS Contingent Staffing and Executive Search needs. Whether you are actively seeking your next exciting career opportunity or a client needing your next great team member, Primary Talent Partners is here to help!

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